About Epitafios (HBO)

Epitafios is a chilling Spanish-language thriller-drama series that first aired on HBO in 2005. The title translates to 'Epitaphs' and the show's themes of death and retribution tie in aptly with the title. The series takes place in the overbearingly dark landscape of Buenos Aires, Argentina with the plot unfolding a series of gruesome murders all linked together by a suicidal mistake from the past.

Making / Production

Epitafios is a co-production of HBO Latin America and Argentine TV/film company Pol-Ka Producciones. This series, primarily aired in Latin America and Spain, made history as HBO's first original foreign-language series.

Actors

• Julio Chavez as Renzo Márquez, an ex-cop who has to face his past and the deaths he partially caused, delivering a tormented and emotional performance.
• Paola Krum as Laura Santini, a psychology teacher drawn into the ominous game of a serial killer, portrayed with a mix of fear and determination.
• Leonardo Sbaraglia as Bruno Costas, the villain of the series. His multidimensional antagonist portrayal is layered with cold cruelty and unnerving ingenuity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Epitafios (2004) is the first original foreign-language series produced by HBO, highlighting the network's commitment to expand its reach beyond English-speaking audiences.
• Despite possessing dark themes, it performed exceptionally well opening way for multiple similar foreign collaborations with HBO.

Awards

Epitafios has not received a major international award as of yet. However, its exceptional storytelling, acting, and direction have garnered it critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase.

Quotes

• "We're not what we want to be, we're what we do to survive." - Renzo Márquez
• "Fear has the bad habit of becoming present when we least expect it." - Laura Santini

Music, Soundtrack

• The brooding, suspenseful mood of Epitafios is set by its haunting, orchestral score, composed by Sergio Moure.